Iowa State Cyclones (16-4) vs. Baylor Bears (15-5)
February 3, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Baylor Bears -2.5; Over/Under: +142.5
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The Iowa State Cyclones will play the Baylor Bears in a Big 12 game on Saturday night at Foster Pavilion in Waco, Texas. Iowa State has won three games in a row, while Baylor has lost three of their last four. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the Iowa State vs Baylor prediction.
Iowa State Preview
The Iowa State Cyclones are 16-4 (5-2) this year after they defeated Kansas by a score of 79-75 in their last game. Iowa State led 30-26 at the half and they were able to score 49 points in the second half to hang on for the win. The Cyclones shot 45.9% from the field and made 14 three pointers in the game. Iowa State defeated Kansas State by a score of 78-67 and TCU by a score of 73-72 in the two games prior to Kansas. The Cyclones are scoring 80.5 points per game with 35.6 rebounds per game and 17.5 assists per game, while allowing 61.8 points against per game this year. Tamin Lipsey is averaging 13.9 points per game, 5.2 rebounds per game, and 5.7 assists per game. Iowa State is shooting 48.3% from the field, 69.1% on free throws, and 35.5% on three pointers this season.
Baylor Preview
The Baylor Bears are 15-5 (4-3) this season after they defeated UCF by a score of 77-69 in their last game. Baylor trailed 38-32 at halftime, but out scored UCF 45-31 in the second half for the win. The Bears shot 47.1% from the field and were -3 in rebounding margin in the game. Baylor had lost their previous three games against TCU, Texas, and Kansas State. The Bears are scoring 84.7 points per game with 35.8 rebounds per game and 16 assists per game, while giving up 71 points against per game this season. Ja’Kobe Walter is averaging 14.9 points per game, 4.6 rebounds per game, and 1.6 assists per game. Baylor is shooting 49.3% from the field, 72.7% on free throws, and 40.2% on three pointers this year.
Iowa State vs Baylor Betting Prediction
Baylor was finally able to get back on the winning track in their last game against UCF and they will be back at home for this game. The Bears are scoring 84.7 points per game and they are shooting 49.3% from the field. Iowa State is looking for their fourth straight win and they are one of the better defensive teams in the country, allowing 61.8 points against per game. The Cyclones are a very good team, but they do most of their damage at home. I think Baylor will continue their momentum and I like them at home here.
